A convicted felon was recently indicted on methamphetamine charges after Owen County Sheriff Zemer Hammond was called to his residence over a domestic dispute.
The incident took place during the afternoon hours April 20 at 1675 Hwy. 35. While at the residence Hammond said Kentucky State Trooper Dave Roberts stopped to see if everything was OK.

Joshua S. Bush, 1991, one headlight, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, contempt of court, continued to May 12.
Joshua S. Bush, 1991, theft by unlawful taking under $500, contempt of court, continued to May 12.
Jacqueline J. Claypool, 1983, flagrant non-support, contempt of court, continued to May 12.
Jacqueline J. Claypool, 1983, flagrant non-support, two counts of contempt of court, continued to May 12.

Eight Owen County teachers will continue to receive a $500 supplement after the Owen County Board of Education voted to take it off the table as a potential cut.
The eight teachers who receive the supplement are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Teachers can receive national board certification by passing assessments that are reviewed by specially trained educators outside the district.

When the doors of Owen County High School open for the 2012-2013 school year students will be under new leadership.
Duane Kline, who currently serves as director of operations for the Butts County School District in Georgia, was awarded the position out of a total of 12 applicants.

Kelissa E. Hunter, 1974, fourth-degree assault, continued to April 7.
David R. Rabourn, 1986, reckless driving, driving on a DUI suspended license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, controlled substance prescription not in original container, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, waive preliminary hearing, continued to May 2.
Suzi M. Richey, 1997, fourth-degree assault, continued to April 7.

The Owen County Volunteer Fire Department has a new addition to its team that chief Robb Chaney said will better help protect the people and property of Owen County.
The department unveiled its new fire truck, a 2011 International, March 22.
Chaney said the truck committee met for four months, five nights and a week, in order to choose the truck they felt was best for their department.

Cornelia Jump, 1984, flagrant non-support, preliminary hearing set for July 14.
Eric S. Walters, 1978, second-degree fleeing or evading the police, pleaded guilty, 60 days to serve concurrent with state time.
Owen Fiscal Court vs. Joshua Gibson, motion to require answer to interrogatories, no service, continued to April 21.
Bowling Insurance Agency Inc. vs. James Lyons, motion for discovery and inspection continued from Feb. 24, continued to April 21.